The adoption of the ISO 20022 standard for payments and messaging is a monumental shift for financial institutions across the globe. On March 20, 2023, over 11,000 FIs in more than 200 jurisdictions successfully went live with the standard, making it one of the most extensive migrations in history.
In recent years, Australia has emerged as a promising destination for eCommerce businesses looking to tap into a tech-savvy and digitally-connected consumer base. What’s more, the country's stable political environment, developed infrastructure, and high standard of living make it a great entry point for establishing a foothold in the Asia-Pacific region.
Singapore and Malaysia have taken a significant step toward enhancing their economic ties by launching cross-border merchant payments via QR codes. This initiative is set to transform the way businesses and consumers engage in transactions across the two neighboring countries and create a variety of new opportunities for local merchants and entrepreneurs.
In today's global economy, businesses need to be able to conduct cross-border transactions seamlessly and efficiently to remain competitive. However, there are numerous challenges that come with processing payments across different countries, including currency conversion, regulatory compliance, and security concerns.
In recent years, retail subscriptions have emerged as a new trend. Paired with the rapidly evolving capabilities of eCommerce, they offer a convenient and cost-effective way for consumers to access their favorite products without having to make frequent trips to physical stores.
The potential creation of a US central bank digital currency (CBDC), also known as a digital dollar, has been a topic of discussion for a while now. However, recent comments from Nellie Liang, the undersecretary for domestic finance at the Treasury, suggest that this digital currency could soon become a reality.
Recently, GCB Bank, one of the largest banks in Ghana, marked a significant milestone with its first cross-border real-time transfer in connection with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). Read ahead to find out more about the importance of this event in the context of PAPSS and gain insights regarding the initiative’s future developments!
Over the past few years, novel payment methods have emerged and quickly transformed the way we buy goods online and in physical stores. What’s more, the pace of their adoption and expansion across the world has highlighted the public’s tremendous appetite for flexibility and convenience.
As the global economy continues to face uncertainty and instability, businesses are grappling with mounting financial challenges, including rising costs of operations and declining profit margins. In the B2B sector, suppliers are the ones that especially feel the pinch as they struggle to keep up with their day-to-day expenses while navigating the rapidly evolving market landscape.
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